Using clear aligners to expand the upper dental arch in children with cleft lip and palate

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of clear aligners in expanding the upper dental arch of children aged 6-8 years with cleft lip and palate. Participants will wear a series of aligners, each for 10 days, and attend monthly check-ups to monitor progress. The study aims to determine if these aligners can achieve significant changes in the dental and skeletal structure of the maxilla. After completing the aligner treatment, 3D x-rays and intraoral scans will be conducted to assess the outcomes of the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Mixed dentition.
* Both males and females.
* Bilateral cleft lip and palate.
* Lip repair performed between 3 and 6 months of age and palate repair performed between 12and 24 months of age.
* Presence of maxillary constriction that needs maxillary expansion.
* Good periodontal health.
* No previous orthodontic treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Syndromic cleft lip and palate patients.
* Taking medications that influence growth.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University
  Cairo, Select, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: mahmoud Abo-Salem, M.SC
• Email: mahmoud.abdelsalam@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
• Phone: +201112052622

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.